Singer had recently recovered from colon cancer, but now faces further setback
Robin Gibb’s “spectacular” recovery from colon cancer has been disrupted by a new intestinal problem. Gibb is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery on Sunday, forcing him to cancel several public commitments.
“On Sunday 25 March, Robin Gibb underwent further intestinal surgery,” the Bee Gees singer’s spokesman said in a statement. “Robin underwent the operation successfully, he is awake and has been talking to his doctors.” According to the Australian this operation was intended to remove a dangerous blood clot from Gibb’s intestine. It’s the follow-up to his emergency surgery in 2010, when doctors treated a twisted intestine. The same problem was responsible for the 2003 death of Maurice Gibb, Robin’s twin brother.
Although Gibb’s intestinal issue is not directly related to his cancer, it is a setback for the 62-year-old. In an interview with Radio 2 last month, the singer said he was “feeling fantastic” after months of treatment, and that his cancer was “almost gone”. “I don’t know how I could feel any better,” he said.
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Gibb has now called off all appearances ahead of the premiere of the Titanic Requiem, a new classical work composed with his son, Robin-John. It is set to debut at Central Hall in London on 10 April.